FOC Fight Night 2 - Knockout PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Alvarez (ranked 5662 p4p, 5664 weight class) and Irvin Holland (ranked 499 p4p, 500 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Alvarez
vs
Holland

183 cm
25
190
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
188
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Irvin Holland!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Holland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Holland unleashes a big counter combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Holland closes the distance and clinches.

Holland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holland throws a leg kick
and Alvarez counters with a left and a right that stings Holland.

Holland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holland throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Holland pulls Alvarez into guard.
Holland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez trying to control but Holland is working from the bottom.
Holland wants to sweep but no luck.
Holland trying to control the position here.
Alvarez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holland has control of Alvarez's left arm, preventing Alvarez from doing any damage.

Alvarez gets to his feet. Holland looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Alvarez tries to clinch but Holland moves out of range.
Alvarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holland pinned against the cage. Holland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Holland!
Irvin Holland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holland tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alvarez is able to avoid easily.
Holland connects with a right hand. Alvarez shakes it off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alvarez counters with a nice body shot.

Holland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvarez, pushing him back against the cage.

Holland breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Holland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from Holland.
Alvarez thinks about countering with a head kick.
Alvarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holland defends well and Alvarez ends up having to push Holland into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Holland breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Holland's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Holland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alvarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holland fails to land the takedown.
Holland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holland keeps the fight on the outside.
Holland fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Holland.
Holland swinging wildly here.
It looked like Alvarez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Alvarez has closed the distance and engaged Holland in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Holland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Holland.
Alvarez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches up with Holland, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes Holland against the cage but Holland circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holland fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Irvin Holland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Alvarez fails to land the takedown.
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holland's waist but Holland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Alvarez as Holland shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holland lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holland slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
Alvarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holland is fending him off so far but Alvarez persists. Nope, Holland circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez misses with a takedown

and Holland counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holland is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvarez blocks an elbow strike.
Holland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holland has Alvarez pressed against the cage.
Alvarez trying to stall but Holland improves his position.

Holland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Holland drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Holland turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alvarez tries to score a body lock takedown but Holland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Holland manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Holland circles away easily
and Holland counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Holland pushes Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Holland gets through Alvarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez darts in looking for a takedown but Holland gets double underhooks and turns Alvarez into the cage.
Holland fails to pull guard.

Holland gets control of Alvarez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holland will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Holland wants to get back to his feet but Alvarez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Holland is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Holland is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alvarez is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Holland pushes Alvarez off and gets back to his feet.

Holland moves into the clinch successfully.
Alvarez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alvarez can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Holland jumps guard.
Holland is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.

Alvarez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Holland is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alvarez, into his guard.

Holland stands up and waves to Alvarez to follow him.
Holland changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holland tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Irvin Holland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Alvarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Holland darts in and clinches Alvarez up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Holland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Holland breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holland has his takedown stuffed
and Alvarez counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez dives in and grabs Holland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holland pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.
Alvarez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Holland moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holland manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez fails with the takedown

and Holland counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Holland manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown attempt from Holland. Holland gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holland scores with a one two! Alvarez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez shoots in and drives through. Holland sprawls well.
Alvarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holland defends well and Alvarez ends up having to push Holland into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Holland's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Holland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holland shoots in but no luck this time.
Alvarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holland.
Alvarez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Holland lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alvarez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alvarez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Holland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alvarez circles away.
John Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez dives in and grabs Holland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holland pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alvarez wants it to stay on the feet.
Alvarez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland lands an overhand right.
Alvarez misses with a takedown
and Holland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holland swinging wildly here.
Holland dives in for a single leg takedown but Alvarez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alvarez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alvarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alvarez wants it to stay on the feet.
Holland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Alvarez leaves Holland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alvarez tries to counter by clinching up but Holland breaks away and moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holland's waist but Holland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Holland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holland misses with a leg kick

and Alvarez moves into the clinch.

Holland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holland circles away.

Holland drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the cage.
Holland controlling the action here for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Holland breaks the clinch.

Holland forces Alvarez back against the cage and clinches.
Alvarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
John Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irvin Holland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Holland gets control of Alvarez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holland will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Irvin Holland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Holland has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irvin Holland!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between King Kong Jones (ranked 4776 p4p, 4722 weight class) and Steve Fox (ranked 432 p4p, 422 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Jones
vs
Fox

180 cm
23
160
3 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
165
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, King Kong Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Fox!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox swinging wildly here.
Fox throws a body shot but no joy.
Fox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Steve Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones fails with the takedown.

Jones gets tackled into the cage by Fox. Fox maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Fox missing with knees to the body.

Fox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.

Fox clinches with his opponent.

Fox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.

Fox closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fox pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Fox follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fox.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve Fox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Fox throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Fox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Kong Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fox closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Fox lands an uppercut.
Jones jumps guard but Fox stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fox digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Fox as the two fighters clinch.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A hook to the body from Fox.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fox gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Fox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Fox misses.
No joy there for Fox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fox.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fox misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fox swivels and escapes.
Fox misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones tries to clinch up but Fox circles away and keeps his distance.
Fox throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Fox avoids it well and moves away.
Fox scores with a three punch combo!

Fox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fox dodges an elbow strike from Jones.

Fox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fox swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Fox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Fox lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Fox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fox misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones tries to clinch but Fox is having none of it.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones slips a jab from Fox.
Fox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fox is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Fox stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fox scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Fox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Fox and move into the clinch.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Fox breaks away and moves out of range.
Fox lands a nice looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Fox.
Fox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Fox.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Fox then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Fox scores with a four punch combination!
Fox throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Fox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Fox.
Fox looks winded!
Fox fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Fox dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fox throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Fox, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Fox against the cage but Fox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fox misses with a double jab.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fox stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fox swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Kong Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fox cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fox throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Fox, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Fox against the cage but Fox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fox scores with a shot to the body.
Jones tries to clinch but Fox moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fox keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Fox misses.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Fox enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fox manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fox wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Fox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Jones passes Fox's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Fox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones passes to full mount!

Jones working for a submission but Fox is keeping him at bay.

Jones wants to finish this one by submission but Fox is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jones.
Jones looking to finish with strikes here!

Jones with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fox to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fox shrugs it off.
King Kong Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Jones wants to finish this one by submission but Fox is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jones.

Jones swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). King Kong Jones!